ISO
LY / LBY
Libya
+218
Capital
Tripoli
Continent
Africa
Timezone
UTC+2
Currency
LYD
Scam risk
HIGH ▲
Population
6,871,292 · Arabic
🕐 Current time in Libya
UTC+2
Tripoli
-
UTC+2
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▲ ACTIVE THREAT - DO NOT CALL BACK
Known for advance-fee and investment scams.
Common formats for +218
The country code for Libya can be written several ways. All refer to the same code.
+218- international E.164 format (with plus sign)218- digits only (often typed in search)00218- with European exit code (00)011 218- with US exit code (011)00 218 XX XXX XXXX- full landline example+218 9X XXX XXXX- full mobile example
How to dial
From the United States →
011 + 218 + area + number
Landline:
00 218 XX XXX XXXX · Mobile: +218 9X XXX XXXXFrom Europe →
00 + 218 + area + number
Exit code from your country, then 218, then the local number (drop the leading
0 trunk prefix).From specific countries
| From | Landline | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
United States
|
011 218 XX XXX XXXX |
+218 9X XXX XXXX |
United Kingdom
|
00 218 XX XXX XXXX |
+218 9X XXX XXXX |
Australia
|
0011 218 XX XXX XXXX |
+218 9X XXX XXXX |
Canada
|
011 218 XX XXX XXXX |
+218 9X XXX XXXX |
India
|
00 218 XX XXX XXXX |
+218 9X XXX XXXX |
Area codes
| Code | City / Region |
|---|---|
205 |
Sidiessaiah |
206 |
Suk Elkhamis |
21 |
Tripoli |
22 |
Ben Gashir |
224 |
Swajni |
23 |
Zawia |
24 |
Sabratha |
25 |
Zuara |
252 |
Zahra |
26 |
Taigura |
Scam Risk: HIGH
Known for advance-fee and investment scams.
Common scam types from +218
- Advance Fee
- Investment
What to do
- Do not call back unknown numbers from +218
- Do not click links in texts from unknown +218 numbers
- Block the number and report it to your carrier
FAQ
What country has the code +218?
The country code +218 belongs to Libya.
Is +218 a scam?
+218 is the legitimate country code for Libya. The scam risk level is high. Known for advance-fee and investment scams.
How to call Libya from the US?
From a US landline: dial 011 + 218 + local number. From a US cell: dial +218 + local number.
